‘cocktails’ entries

Sakaya

February 26, 2009 8:47 AM Filed Under: COCKTAILS 

Stumbled upon Sakaya last week--it's a new store in the East Village that specializes in sake. Hilary loves it and Alyssa thinks it tastes like nail p … [see more]

WHY? A Red Hot Poker

February 03, 2009 4:00 PM Filed Under: COCKTAILS  WHY 

via The Tasting Table The bartender at L'Ecole pulls an 18-inch-long metal rod from its holster; its tip glows cherry red. The attached temperature g … [see more]

New Beer

January 29, 2009 9:02 AM Filed Under: COCKTAILS  PARTIES  Q & A 

We decided last minute to have a little Super Bowl party. We want to buy some unique beers. who has the best selection?

New Beer on the Lower East Side has over 800 beers from all around the world, including tons of never heard of brews from all over the U.S. Might have to try BBBURGERBRAU from the Czech Republic and Brassiere Boom from Belgium!

Meeting For A Drink

January 16, 2009 3:05 PM Filed Under: COCKTAILS  Q & A 

We want to meet some friends for a drink this weekend, preferably someplace not too loud and someplace where we're not the oldest ones there? Any idea?

The Brandy Library is a great place to sit, talk, and have a cocktail. FYI, you should definitely make a reservation as we've been turned away without one. Not sure why we but we like the photos of their "librarians" on the website.

Candy Cane Martini

December 22, 2008 10:59 AM Filed Under: CHRISTMAS  COCKTAILS 

Who cares about figgy pudding? Just give us a Christmas-themed cocktail. Ho Ho Ho..... Candy Cane Martini1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka1/2 ounce peppermi … [see more]

Tomolives

December 02, 2008 11:05 AM Filed Under: COCKTAILS  FOOD 

Alyssa's sister-in-law just broke out a jar of Tomolives during Thanksgiving cocktail hour. What's a tomolive? It's a small pickled tomato you can sti … [see more]

From Glenglassaugh To Bunnahabbain

November 25, 2008 10:03 AM Filed Under: COCKTAILS  GIFTS  Q & A 

Where can I offbeat and rare bottles of Scotch for my Scotch conoisseur father-in-law?

Single malt Scotch and Whiskey is a big deal at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop. Their renowned list of single malt currently hovers around 400 different bottles. They have spent years developing a huge inventory, to suit just about every palate. From a $20,000.00 2-pack of 1974 Ardberg Double Barrel to a $16.00 bottle of 9 year-old Scapa, there's something for every palate. They'll ship anywhere too!

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! [see more]